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Harpeth senior class forgoes senior prank for time capsule

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11:07 p.m. CDT April 22, 2014

The Kingston Springs City Commission voted to contribute $500 to the senior project for the Harpeth High School Class of 2014. As an alternative to a traditional senior prank, the class decided to leave a positive legacy of gratitude through a time capsule to be buried out front of the school and unearthed in 30 years. Pictured are (from left) Gary Corlew, Tony Gross, Harpeth High School class president Will Clayton, mayor Tony Campbell, HHS valedictorian Beau Johnson, Glenn Remick and Bob Stohler.
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The Harpeth High School Class of 2014 is seeking to leave something behind that will have a lasting positive impact on the South Cheatham communities that are served by the school.

Class president Will Clayton and valedictorian Beau Johnson addressed the Kingston Springs City Commission at the town’s monthly meeting on April 17, stating the class has decided to bury a time capsule in front of the high school, preserving a positive image for the future.

In a written declaration signed by Clayton and Johnson stated the following: “Rather than cause damage to the school that has facilitated our education for the past four years, we have proposed a senior project to commemorate our time as high school students.”

Clayton asked the commission to consider making a monetary donation to help cover the estimated $1,500 cost for the time capsule project.

The commission voted unanimously to contribute $500 to HHS, requesting that the funds go toward the project.

Prior to the meeting, Johnson said much thought had gone into wanting to do something positive to distinguish the class and to give thanks for the support of community and their investment in the quality education afforded by administration, faculty, staff, volunteers and parents over the years.

“The destruction caused by last year’s prank is something that should never be encouraged,” Johnson said.

Last year, more than two dozen students entered HHS intent on pulling what many referred to as a “senior prank,” while others called vandalism.

Cups containing water and oil were placed throughout the building, with flour and oil spread throughout the building on the floor as well, causing major challenges with clean up while disrupting the learning environment, officials said at the time.

The students involved were punished with a four-day suspension and $22.64 restitution per student.

Clayton said the deadline for donations to fund the time capsule project is May 2.